Big Ford Ends or Brand New 12 Bolt

[barrrf]

To eliminate pad knock back caused by axle shift in c-clip style axles when running fixed calipers? At least, this is what Ive read.

Would be nice if it worked for others working on a budget that want a nice braking system that isnt floating caliper style.

Also, Why does strange say their eliminators are for use with drum brakes only? What is the issue?

[SlowProgress]

I know you are just kidding a little (maybe). I put mine in years ago because I drag raced a little and didn't want to lose an axle. I had stock axles due to poor funding. I worked as a mechanic for a few years and I just think the Ford style bearing is better. I saw a lot of worn axles from the GM roller bearing riding on them. When I put my big brakes on I figured the stock 12-bolt bearings could be improved with the Ford (or other) replacement. I really enjoyed working with the Torino ends and it seemed to make a good setup. I haven't seen any posts to confirm it but it seems the GM style roller bearing would also lead to more brake knock-back because the axles have a little more end play. Those are my simple reasons.

[barrrf]

Originally Posted by SlowProgress

I know you are just kidding a little (maybe). I put mine in years ago because I drag raced a little and didn't want to lose an axle. I had stock axles due to poor funding. I worked as a mechanic for a few years and I just think the Ford style bearing is better. I saw a lot of worn axles from the GM roller bearing riding on them. When I put my big brakes on I figured the stock 12-bolt bearings could be improved with the Ford (or other) replacement. I really enjoyed working with the Torino ends and it seemed to make a good setup. I haven't seen any posts to confirm it but it seems the GM style roller bearing would also lead to more brake knock-back because the axles have a little more end play. Those are my simple reasons.

Which part am I kidding about?

[SlowProgress]

Oh that does read funny. I was responding to Sieg ! We must have posted up at exactly the same time.

Originally Posted by Sieg

Remind me why you need to eliminate the C-Clip axles?

I agree with you on the knock back. I am not sure about Strange but the Mark Williams kit I bought years ago used a ball bearing that was only good for straight line driving. If it is something like that then maybe it won't keep the rotor positioned right for disk brakes - but I am just guessing.

[barrrf]

Ah I see. I should probably just pony up and get the new axle. But I'll try a few wrong things first and THEN I'll do that.